It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. Ches, aged 72 years, was predeceased by his parents, Chesley and May (nee Bartlett), his sister, Jean (Eugene), and in-laws Marie and Edmund Skinner. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife of 48 years, Elsie (nee Skinner); children, Jennifer, Heather (Bernard), and John; his grandchildren Malcolm, Sophie, and Lily, and special friend Sue Fahey, as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Moore’s Funeral Home, Clarke's Beach. Visitation on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00-5:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Clarke's Beach United Church, with inurnment to follow. Flowers or donations are gratefully accepted. Donations in Ches's memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.